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Published 1986
This plant, cultivated for its tall, luscious, dandelion-like leaves, is in abundant supply in northern Italy in winter. It comes to market severed at the root.
Soak for an hour or so in water, then cut into hand lengths and throw into a large pan of boiling, slightly salted, water. Drained after 15 minutes, it is either served cold, dressed with oil and lemon juice as a salad, or acc